Specialization

The Department of Postgraduate Education (DPE) at the Medical University of Varna organizes, registers, conducts, supervises and coordinates the training activities for the acquisition of specialities in the Healthcare system.

The specialization conducted for Bulgarian and foreign citizens is related to the acquisition of a speciality included in the nomenclature of specialities in the Healthcare system according to approved training programmes for a definite period of time finishing with examinations at the State Examination Commission.

Moreover, postgraduate training includes activities for the acquisition of professional qualification for performing highly specialized operations in a particular area of Healthcare, as well as continuing education after acquiring the right to perform a certain profession, including implementation of courses, individual trainings, etc.

Postgraduate Education  › Specializations

The Commission at the Department of Postgraduate Education and the Training Hospital Coordination (THC), which is appointed by order of the Rector, admits to the Speciality State Examination only the candidates who have completed the curricula.

Higher medical and non-medical specialists who have successfully passed the Speciality State Examination receive a certificate of a recognized speciality, signed by the Rector of MU.

Higher medical and non-medical specialists who have attended course or individual training receive a certificate issued by the respective department and signed by the head of the department and a certificate by the Vice-Rector or the Rector.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the positions for specialization announced?

The Minister of Healthcare approves by order the number of postgraduate positions by 31st October of the current calendar year.

Who are these positions open for?

The positions are divided into different categories:

According to the higher education diploma: The positions are open for doctors of medicine, doctors of dental medicine, pharmacists, specialists from the field of Healthcare Services and persons with non-medical education.

According to the Citizenship: Positions for Bulgarian citizens and positions for foreigners.

Where are these positions announced?

The order is published оn the website of the Ministry of Healthcare www.mh.government.bg, in the Section "Normative Acts" under the heading of "Regulations, Instructions and Orders".

What does a position for a foreigner mean?

When a position is awarded to a foreigner, the postgraduate pays a tuition fee in an amount defined by a decree of the Council of Ministers. The tuition fee amounts to € 5,000 a year. The fee shall be paid at the beginning of the specialization for a period of six months and after that at the beginning of each subsequent period of six months.

When can I apply for a position?

Each medical university announces competitions for the positions for specialization within 3 months of the issue of the order of the Minister. After the announcement of the competition the candidates can apply for a position.

Where are the competitions announced by the university?

The competitions are advertised in a central and a local daily newspaper and on the website of MU-Varna www.mu-varna.bg, in the Section "Postgraduate Education", under the heading of "Specializations".

When can I submit my documents?

After the announcement of the competition a one month's term is defined for the submission of documents.

What kind of documents shall be submitted?

Upon the announcement of the competition, the documents which shall be submitted in accordance with the enforceable regulatory requirements are defined. The required documents are described as an enclosure in the Application Form. The samples of application forms can be found on the website of MU-Varna www.mu-varna.bg, in the Section "Postgraduate Education" under the heading of "Specializations".

Foreigners who meet the following requirements can apply for training for the acquisition of a speciality in the Healthcare system:

1. Knowledge of Bulgarian language and of professional terminology in Bulgarian language and  recognized professional qualification in the medical profession under the Act for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in the cases, according to article 186,  paragraph 3, point 2 of the Health Act or

 2. Knowledge of Bulgarian language and of professional terminology in Bulgarian language and having passed an examination successfully in the cases described in article 186, para. 3, point 3, item "a" of the Health Act.

Foreigners shall submit the following documents to the universities:

 1. Application Form for the speciality they wish to acquire;

 2. Curriculum Vitae;

 3. Copy of a Diploma of completed higher education;

 4. Medical Certificate issued within one month prior to the date of application;

5.Document certifying the knowledge of Bulgarian language and professional terminology in Bulgarian in the cases according to article 186, para. 3 of the Health Act;

6.Certificate of recognition of professional qualification or a Certificate of passing of an examination, according to art. 186, para. 3, point 3, item "a" of the Health Act.

The documents shall be legalized, translated and certified.

Where shall the documents be submitted?

The documents shall be submitted in person or by proxy (with power of attorney) at the Medical University - Varna, 55 Marin Drinov, str., 2nd floor, room 206 in DPE.

For which positions shall be applied for by documents?

The application for the positions open for foreigners is done by documents.

 Where is the ranking announced?  

The ranking is announced on the boards in DPE and on the website of MU-Varna www.mu-varna.bg, in Section "Postgraduate Education", under the heading of "Specializations".

Where is the specialization carried out?

The specialization is carried out at the place of the awarded position, in the institution which carries out the practical training.

How is the specialization carried out?

The practical training is carried out in a regular full-time form according to the specifics of the activities in the respective speciality.